SZA pays Mac Miller tribute as late singer's album 'Balloonerism' releases

SZA is remembering Mac Miller as his posthumous Balloonerism album has hit release.

SZA, 35, took to X on Friday upon the release of Miller's new full-length album— giving the late singer a heartwarming shoutout.

"I love my friend I miss my friend. Grateful he saw something in me before most and treated me w love from day 1," she continued.

"Wish he could see how right ab everything he truly was . Please go stream Balloonerism RIGHT NOW."

The 14-track album, which was set for a release on January 17 via Warner Records, only has two features: SZA and Miller's alter ego, Delusional Thomas, People Magazine reported.

Balloonerism was produced around the time of the release of 'Faces' in 2014, his family revealed in November.

"It is a project that was of great importance to Malcolm -- to the extent that he commissioned artwork for it and discussions concerning when it should be released were had regularly, though ultimately GO:OD AM and subsequent albums ended up taking precedence," his family wrote in a statement on Instagram.

They continued, "We believe the project showcases both the breadth of his musical talents and fearlessness as an artist. Given that unofficial versions of the album have circulated online for years and that releasing Balloonerism was something that Malcolm frequently expressed being important to him, we felt it most appropriate to present an official version of the project to the world. With that in mind, we're happy to announce that Balloonerism will be released on January 17th, 2025."

"The album was born from the same creative period in which Mac was working on Watching Movies with the Sound Off, Delusional Thomas, Faces and more, and represents the creative ambition that he had agnostic of musical genre," the family concluded.

Miller died of an accidental overdose in 2018. Miller and SZA have collaborated on several occasions including a performance at Red Bull Studios in Los Angeles in 2014. Miller also produced two tracks on SZA's EP Z. The songs are Ur and Warm Winds.

“I don’t think this young lady knows how amazing she is,” the rapper told Red Bull in 2014.